The Ultimate DIY Dad: My Dad

There’s really no question where I inherited my Do-It-Yourself style. My dad, Allyn Thompson, has always been a jack of all trades and master of many. Mechanic, watch repairman, machinist, gun smith, woodworker, carver, artist, metal worker, cartoonist, (I know I’ve left out a dozen or so other talents,) and a guy who can crank out a little ragtime on the ivories or harmonica at any given moment. Always a maker and fixer- if there is a tool he needs, he rarely buys it, he makes it, or invents it. Serving in both the US Army and Navy, I am forever proud of my ol’ Pop. He is the funniest man I know in the whole world. He turns 80 next week, and has been unable to spend as much time as he would like in his shop garage, but continues to be a great source of inspiration to me. I miss him dearly as he lives in San Antonio, Texas, far, far away.

I know you’ll read this Pop, I wish you a very happy Father’s Day, I love you forever.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, and as well, to all those who miss theirs.

23 Responses to The Ultimate DIY Dad: My Dad

What a SWEET post Cathe!I wish your crafty Daddy a happy happy Father's Day!Don't you just love a DADDY that DOES it all!My Daddy LOVES to make things with WOOD!And you should see what a mess he makes in his shop! Oh me! Drives my Mama crazy!I just posted about my DADDY too!What would the world be without our Daddies!xo

Oh yes, for me it's the same! My Dad is the one where I got my Do-It-Yourself style from. If it's a metal working lathe machine (I don't know the right word) on this photo, my Dad has one in his garage too. I'm very proud of my Dad! Greetings from Germany!

What a wonderful photo of your dad in his workshop doing what he loves. It does seem like you inherited your creative talents from him, as you both are accomplished in so many areas.Your dad must be very proud of you also, Cathe!

This is such a WONDERFUL tribute to an extraordinary man – it's easy from where YOUR apple fell, and why you are SO mighty talented, yourself! I've got the major "dad envy" on this day, as mine left far too soon. I'm drinking in the love you've expressed here – it's beautiful!

Such a kick to SEE you today! Let's find a way to spend some "real" time SOON! {Coffee.. a walk.. a hike.. YOU name it!}

Enjoy the Dads in your world and have a beautiful rest of this lovely day!

My dad died suddenly playing golf at the age of 59. He was a do-it-yourself dad too; loved digging wells, making his own deodorant, self-taught metal engineer, avid reader, etc. That was 40 years ago and i still miss him! he would have loved our independant and successful daughters. Family is everything. Thanks for sharing your dad with the world. You are a lucky gal!